Local briefs – November 27

Red Deer RCMP are growing concerned over a spike in the number of people fleeing collision scenes.

Hit and runs are on the rise, with almost two-thirds of people leaving collision scenes last week. That compares to an average of 34 per cent for the year, says Cpl. Kathe DeHeer, media liaison for the Red Deer City RCMP.

Hit and runs most frequently occur in parking lots, said DeHeer.

A driver will hit an unattended vehicle and then leave the scene without leaving a note containing the necessary particulars. In some instances, witnesses have been able to identify the suspect and charges have been laid, she said.